Day: June 19, 2005

The 27th marks the 150th anniversary of the first tourist party, led by James Mason Hutchings, to Yosemite and there’s a copy of the story online. Hutchings: “Believe me there is an indescribable charm steals over the heart when wandering among the untrodden fastnesses of the mountains for the first time, especially under circumstances similar…

Since I, myself, was in the High Sierra enjoying a winters storm, high winds, and a bear in my camp (more on that later) I didn’t get the chance to tell everyone, the Half Dome cables are up. Remember, The trail to the Dome is closed during the week at the shoulder for trail work…